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The centre is located at Las Cucharas (Costa Teguise), right at the heart of the island's local windsurfing and surfing scene. Set up 150m from the water, well organized, very professional and equipped with shower, changing room and toilets. There you will find the latest Fanatic and North windsruf geart, in all relevant sizes, and a great team who will make your day, every day! The centre offers surfboards, body boards, and skimboards to guests for the less windy days, and they also operate a very professional Trekking and Mountain Bike business, as well as a well-stocked surf shop.
The sandy bay of Las Cucharas is a safe location surrounded by beach and shore on all sides. A moderate shore break sometimes comes through to the beach in which case a team member is there to help you launch or return.
THE SPOT
The true magic of the place resides in its well known wave spot, which is why the PWA have an event there every year. Once you sail out of the bay, a very nice reef delivers rolling swells ranging 0.5 to 3 meters. The riding conditions are ideal - lots of space between the waves, always the possibility to exit the waves safely, and a wave that breaks really nicely but has very little power. Truly the ideal spot for people eager to sail in (easy) waves of good size, perfect for riding as much as for jumping, and surely a spot to tempt many!
WIND AND WAVES
The wind is normally side shore from the left (NE) and increases in strength the further out you sail. Right off of the beach there is a wind shadow in the first 100meters of the spot which offers perfect teaching conditions for entry levels, with light winds and flat water. Further inside the bay in the main (high) wind area, the conditions are flat water and bump & jump, turning into open sea after approx. 500 meters. Perfect for free riders and free stylers.
A wooden platform is set in the bay between the lighter wind teaching area and the high wind area, allowing people to attach their boards, have a rest and enjoy the action without sailing back to the shore.
INSTRUCTION
Everybody can learn practically everything at the windsurf centre. Thanks to the conditions on offer a beginner can be going through their first steps, whilst someone outside could be mastering their jumping or wave-riding. The longer you stay, the more you learn!
Teaching Conditions
Owing to the crescent shape of the bay and the wind direction (creating a slight wind shadow in the first 100m from the beach), beginners are completely safe and can learn on flat calm water. Further out the wind speed increases and is great for speed sailing and stance work. The gentle waves on the outer reef are absolutely perfect for first time wave riders and learning jumping techniques, with a safe exit and nice spacing between the waves. However, these waves can get quite big - so be prepared for an unforgettable thrill (in the safe hands of your instructor!).
Safety
There are permanent lifeguards located at the beach (themselves addicted windsurfers), and the panoramic view of the spot from the center roof ensures that you can sail in comfort and safe in the knowledge that you are always being watched! As well as this, the rescue boat is on the water and ready to go at all times.
EXTRAS
Beach Bar, Surf Shop, free Wireless internet, Shower & WC.
ACTIVITIES
Mountain bikes, Trekking, Kayak and Surfing.
LANGUAGES
English, French, Spanish and German.
